I Am Dolmar

Monday, April 27, 2015

"We do not speak of such a topic, it is taboo!" But why is that the case I wonder? Is it because people are too bloody hypersensitive towards bullshit? We're all taught to respect other peoples' opinions but people take it way too far to the point where discourse is discouraged. Personally, and pardon my Aussie, I find this to be a load of bloody bullshit.

Religion was founded upon ignorance and the fear of death by the masses. Earlier on these ideas were taken on board by political entities in order to muster forth an allegiance by the peasants of the day. At the core religion is filled with fantastical stories that are scientifically unreasonable and in many cases just plain banal (boring). How anyone could believe in such baloney is beyond me, a simple peasant in this day and age of the year 2015.

It's hard to go a day by without hearing stories of religiously motivated incidents. By this point I think we're all just indifferent to the sadomasochism that prevails in this world. We're too busy getting by and worrying about our own affairs to care much about the struggles of peoples being oppressed in the far corners of the globe. A wake up call needs not be when it affects you personally. I have friends from the Middle East and most are peaceful folk who are well mannered and all. However, when asked why the females wear their burqah (the headscarf) they respond ever so quaintly "it's to do with modesty".

The cold hard fact is that they're only given that choice here in a secular society. Had it been a question posed in secrecy to those who reside in theocracies such as Saudi Arabia, somehow, I sense a different response would be had. In most countries in the Middle East women are required by law to cover themselves up for the sake of "decency". What decency is there in a barbaric book (the Qur'an) where the prophet Muhammad sodomises a 9 year old that he wed at her tender age of 6?

I applaud you if you are still reading this post filled with vile, anti-religious sentiments, but am I wrong to question such idiotic lunacy?

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Defense of the Ancients version 6.65, developed by Icefrog himself, has just been released. The initial release had some problems such as loading issues on Battle.net but have since been fixed. A changelog has been released to accompany the new version.

http://www.playdota.com/changelogs/6.65

There have been many changes but the latest version has also seen the inclusion of 2 new heroes - namely the Murloc Nightcrawler and the Ancient Apparition.

It's the season to be jolly and boy is it so! If it only it were that simple for the Queen of Snow and Santa Claus himself. This year, Santa (Nick) has been kidnapped by an angry old love of the Queen of Snow; Ebenezer Scourge - a definite reference to Ebenezer Scrooge (from Charles Dicken's 'A Christmas Carol' 1843).

In this quest titled 'A Christmas Warble', you must somehow convince Ebenezer to allow the Christmas feast to go on. Santa must be freed so that there will be a Christmas at all! If you are successful, a fun little reward will head your way.

It's the season to be jolly and boy is it so! If it only it were that simple for the Queen of Snow and Santa Claus himself. This year, Santa (Nick) has been kidnapped by an angry old love of the Queen of Snow; Ebenezer Scourge - a definite reference to Ebenezer Scrooge (from Charles Dicken's 'A Christmas Carol' 1843).

In this quest titled 'A Christmas Warble', you must somehow convince Ebenezer to allow the Christmas feast to go on. Santa must be freed so that there will be a Christmas at all! If you are successful, a fun little reward will head your way.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

As the Great Dragon ravages Camelot, Arthur and Merlin must seek out the last remaining Dragonlord named Balinor. Merlin discovers through Gaius that Balinor is in fact Merlin's father. At first, he refuses to help Camelot - accusing King Uther of betraying his kind. However, after finding out Merlin is his son, he changes his mind. Tragically, a band of guards ambushes Balinor, Arthur and Merlin and kills Balinor.

Knowing that he is the last of his kind, Merlin attempts to persuade the Great Dragon to leave Camelot, but after he refuses, Merlin unleashes his gift of persuading the Dragon to finally leave Camelot. Just as Merlin seems to be about to slay the Dragon, he spares him. The Great Dragon remarks that Merlin's clemency shall not be forgotten and that their paths will almost certainly cross once more. As Arthur and Merlin head back into Camelot, they are met by loved ones - Gwen runs towards Arthur saying "I thought I'd lost you" whilst Merlin is met by Gaius expresses his sadness at the passing of Merlin's father, at which point Merlin jokes that he will just have to make do with Gaius.

Season 3 has been confirmed and is expected to begin airing at the usual period of around September in 2010 on BBC1.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Confirmation was also given by the two leading actors - Bradley James (Arthur) and Colin Morgan (Merlin) recently on the Paul O'Grady Show. "Yes we will be doing a 3rd series." said Morgan nearing the end of that particular show. For Merlin fans, this is wonderful news as the legend continues. There is so much more yet to be revealed such as when Lancelot will return and penultimately Arthur's ascension to the throne of Camelot and Merlin's magical revelation.

So far, there have been a total of 23 episodes aired since the series began (13 episodes per season). In the latest instalment entitled The Witch's Quickening, which airs on BBC1 in a few hours time, a precious magical relic locked in a vault below Camelot by King Uther is stolen. This relic is known as the Crystal of Neahtid and countless people have died trying to claim it for themselves. However, could the warlock Alvarr be the first to succeed? In this episode, Merlin must stop him, or should I say Mordred and Morgana rather. Mordred is destined to fatally wound Prince Arthur and Morgana is believed to be a powerful sorceress. The two have a strong bond which might prove a threat to the destiny of Arthur, Merlin and of all of Camelot!